When the dealership does maintenance on your car, they reset the car's internal service interval clock. Basically, you'll get a message on the LCD readout in the gauge cluster that says "Time for Regular Service" to let you know when your 10k/annual maintenance is due. It looks like this:

Since we're doing our regular service ourselves, we'll have to clear this message on our own. Luckily, we don't need any special tools or software to do this and clearing it is pretty simple:

1) Put the key in the ignition in "Off" position.

2) Press and hold T1/T2 and Read buttons.

3) Continue to hold the T1/T2 and Read buttons while turning the key to the "On" position.

4) Wait for Triangle to blink 3 times, then release the T1/T2 and Read buttons.

I decided to do a quick video discussing (in generalities) the various options available for the manual transmissions in Aston Martins (specifically, the V8 Vantage's transaxle). http://www.redpants.lol/gear-oils/

This is an overview of how to replace the door check arms on an Aston Martin V8 Vantage. The check arms are gas struts that need to be replaced every 5-7 years. You'll know they need to be replaced when your door stops staying open on its own. http://www.redpants.lol/door-strut-replacement/

Where and how to repair headliner for Aston Martin DB9 in Los Angeles? Best Way auto upholstery can helps you. In this video about 2004 Aston Martin DB9 we show how we've done headliner replacement. The problems with sagging, unglued or go down headliner a very common in California, but we know how to fix it fast and professionaly.

This car belongs to a top UK music producer/director named Andy Matthews, who's credit list is, Like London's old Marquee Club. more easy to define with the names missed out, rather than those he HAS worked with. He is basically THE chap to go to for film direction of music - particularly capturing that LIVE performance. So, can you imagine how damn good hsi car hif fi needs to sound?

Parts Needed to Change the Coil Packs and Spark Plugs on an Aston Martin DB9

A description of the parts needed to change the Ignition Coil Packs and Spark Plugs on a 2005 Aston Martin DB9 Coupe. Includes the Fuel Injector O-Rings and Intake Manifold Gaskets. More details are available on blog https://aston1936.com/201...s-in-an-aston-martin-db9/

Welcome to the first (and possibly last, if everyone thinks it sucks) installment of the Corvette Online Reader Mailbag! Today’s question has to do with the Tire Pressure Monitoring System sensors integral to the valve stems on all C5 and C6 Corvettes. These sensors are powered by batteries with very long service lives, but when they die, the usual fix is to simply replace the whole shebang. Reader Michael B. writes:

Dear Paul,

I saw your video on training the TPMS for the C5 and I was hoping you could help me. I own a 1998 C5 convertible with about 10k miles. The right front TPM sensor indicates that the tire is flat (0 pressure shows on dash warning system). I checked the pressure in the tire and it is fine. I suspect that the battery is a long way past its useful life after 13+ years and needs replacement. The problem is this – the manual said it can be replaced, but the dealership said that I must purchase a new sensor because the battery cannot be replaced. I am confused as to what to do and thought I would ask if you could shed some light on the problem.

If I have to spend $189 + tax on the unit I will, but it seems absurd when the battery is probably no more than a $3-$5 lithium disc type.

Your thoughts would be appreciated. Thank you.

Some research reveals that while the batteries TPMS sensors aren’t exactly easy to get to, it is possible to successfully replace them yourself if you are handy with a soldering iron and not afraid of a little digging around. Check out this series of videos we found on YouTube:

For those without the patience to sit through all 4 parts of the video, in a nutshell the process involves digging out the potting compound that seals the battery in, removing the old one, soldering in the new one, and sealing it all back up with silicone.

After replying to Michael, he indicated that he had found a new sensor for a little over $100, and since he wasn’t equipped to remove and remount the tire himself, he was going to do the replacement instead and try this technique on the old sensor to see for himself whether it worked or not. Michael also went the extra mile and located a source for the appropriate replacement battery!

I found the battery at Digi-Key battery. Model # P 030-ND, Panasonic. 3V Lithium. Model BR2477A. Hope this will help others with the same issue.

Keep in mind that once the sensor is replaced, you will have to go through the retraining sequence for all four tires, because there isn’t a way to select just one. Fortunately, as we mentioned before, the process is pretty easy.

Thanks for your question, Michael, and for letting us share it with the Corvette Online community. Have a question of your own? Send it to phuizenga@powertvmedia.com and you might get a vague answer culled from an internet search from us just like Michael did!

This video shows you how to get your Aston Martin onto jack stands. Most of the jobs you'll do as a DIY owner require the car to be off the ground, so this basic task should be understood before you begin. For a complete write-up of this process, visit http://www.redpants.lol/h...t-the-car-on-jack-stands/

This video is an overview of one of the basic maintenance jobs performed on an Aston Martin V8 Vantage - replacing the intake filters. For a full write-up guide for this job, visit: http://www.redpants.lol/intake-filter-change/

This is an introduction to a comparison I'll be doing over the next several months. I've been using Porterfield R4-S brake pads on my Aston Martin V8 Vantage for the last several months, and now I'll be running the R4 pad - more aggressive and designed for track duty. http://www.redpants.lol/b...art-1?rq=Porterfield%20R4